Amit Simhon

Amit Simhon
Amit Simhon playing for Hapoel Eilat, 2015
No. 8 – Hapoel Holon
Position Shooting guard / Small forward
League Israeli Premier League
FIBA Champions League
Personal information
Born (1989-10-22) October 22, 1989
Ramat Gan, Israel
Nationality Israeli
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
Playing career 2007–present
Career history
2007–2009 Ironi Ramat Gan
2009 → Hapoel Lev HaSharon
2009–2010 Maccabi Hod HaSharon
2010–2011 Hapoel Jerusalem
2011 → Barak Netanya
2011–2012 Ironi Ashkelon
2012–2014 Hapoel Gilboa Galil
2014–2016 Hapoel Eilat
2016–2017 Maccabi Haifa
2017–2018 Hapoel Eilat
2018–present Hapoel Holon
Career highlights and awards

Amit Simhon (Hebrew: עמית שמחון‎; born October 22, 1989) is an Israeli basketball player for Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Premier League.

Early life

Simhon was born in Ramat Gan, He played for Hapoel Givatayim, Hapoel Aviv and Ironi Ramat Gan youth teams.[1]

Professional career

Ironi Ramat Gan (2007–09)

In 2007, Simhon started his professional career in Ironi Ramat Gan.

Maccabi Hod HaSharon (2009–10)

In 2009, Simhon signed with Maccabi Hod HaSharon of the Liga Leumit. During that season, Simhon was the Liga Leumit leading scorer by averaging 19.9 points per game and was named All-Liga Leumit First Team.[1]

Hapoel Jerusalem / Barak Netanya (2010–11)

On July 6, 2010, Simhon signed a two-year deal Hapoel Jerusalem.[2] However, on March 4, 2011, Simhon was loaned to Barak Netanya for the rest of the season.[3]

Ironi Ashkelon (2011–12)

On July 30, 2011, Simhon signed with Ironi Ashkelon for the 2011–12 season. On January 30, 2012, Simhon was named Israeli League Young Player of the Month for games played in January.[4] On March 8, 2012, Simhon won the Three-point shootout contest during the 2012 Israeli All-Star Event.[5]

Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2012–14)

On July 1, 2012, Simhon signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Gilboa Galil.[6]

Hapoel Eilat (2014–16)

On July 6, 2014, Simhon signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Eilat.[7] In his first season with Eilat, he helped Eilat to reach the 2015 Israeli League Finals where they eventually lost to Hapoel Jerusalem. In his second season with Eilat, Simhon participated in the 2016 Israeli All-Star Game and helped Eilat to reach the 2016 Israeli League Final Four.

Maccabi Haifa (2016–17)

On July 7, 2016, Simhon signed with Maccabi Haifa for the 2016–17 season.[8] That season, Simhon helped Haifa to reach the 2017 Israeli League Finals where they eventually lost to Hapoel Jerusalem.

Return to Hapoel Eilat (2017–18)

On July 26, 2017, Simhon returned to Hapoel Eilat for a second stint, signing a one-year deal.[9] On March 29, 2018, Simhon was named Israeli Player of the Month for games played in March.[10] On April 16, 2018, Simhon recorded 21 points, shooting 9-of-15 from the field, along with 8 rebounds and 5 asissts in a 90–81 win over Ironi Nes Ziona. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 25 MVP.[11] On June 1, 2018, Simhon scored a career-high 29 points along with 6 rebounds in a 100–88 playoff win over Hapoel Holon.[12] He finished that season averaging 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. On June 8, 2018, Simhon was named 2018 All-Israeli League First Team.[13]

Hapoel Holon (2018–present)

On July 4, 2018, Simhon joined Hapoel Holon, signing a two-year deal with an option for another one.[14][15]

Israel national team

Simhon was a member of the Israeli Under-16 [16] and Under-20 [17] national teams.

Simhon also participated in the 2011 Summer Universiade and the 2015 European Games 3×3 Championship.

References

  1. 1 2 עמית שמחון - ספסל
  2. ↑ "Hapoel tabs Jason Rich, Lior Khakhmon and Amit Simhon". Sportando.com. July 6, 2010.
  3. ↑ "עמית שמחון הושאל לנתניה". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). March 4, 2011.
  4. ↑ "השחקן הצעיר של החודש: עמית שמחון". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). January 30, 2012.
  5. ↑ "אולסטאר: צפו בניצחון הישראלים. 40 לכדיר". sport5.co.il (in Hebrew). March 8, 2012.
  6. ↑ "עמית שמחון עובר לגלבוע/גליל". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ "עמית שמחון חתם בהפועל אילת". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). July 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Maccabi Haifa signs Amit Simhon, extends Daniel Koperberg". Sportando.com. July 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Amit Simhon inks with Hapoel Eilat". Sportando.com. July 26, 2017.
  10. ↑ "שחקן החודש הישראלי: עמית שמחון". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). March 29, 2018.
  11. ↑ "מצטיין המחזור ה-25: עמית שמחון". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). April 17, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Winner League Quarter Final, Game Number 2: Hapoel Eilat Vs UNET Holon". basket.co.il. June 1, 2018.
  13. ↑ "חמישיית העונה בליגת ווינר סל 2017/18". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). June 8, 2018.
  14. ↑ "רכש משמעותי: שמחון מגיע למחזיקת הגביע". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 4, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Hapoel Holon inks Amit Simhon". Sportando.com. July 4, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Simhon at the 2005 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship". fibaeurope.com.
  17. ↑ "Simhon at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship". fibaeurope.com.
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